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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to Undergo ACL Surgery
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In Short: Paris Saint-Germain announced that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, an injury sustained during the team's 4-2 victory over Barcelona.
Kvaratskhelia was replaced on the hour mark at the Parc des Princes after landing awkwardly while making a tackle on Xavi Espart, looking in severe pain as he clutched his knee.
The Georgian international, who scored six goals at the World Cup, has been beset by leg muscle injuries at his previous club Barcelona and struggled with injuries last season.
PSG said in a statement, 'Having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days.'
Kvaratskhelia, who joined PSG from Napoli in January 2025, has featured 11 times for PSG this season and scored 29 goals in 91 appearances.
The club also confirmed that forward Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos will be absent for a 'few weeks' due to thigh injuries sustained during the match.
Kvaratskhelia's father, Badri Kvaratskhelia, confirmed his son had no interest in a move before the summer window even began, and Fabrizio Romano also pushed PSG’s adamancy that the player will remain at the club.
Former England midfielder Joe Cole praised Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Fabian Ruiz after the Spaniard struck late to sink Barcelona at the Parc des Princes.
Kvaratskhelia shared an emotional message about the setback, saying he had always prayed to finish matches without injury but admitted that his prayers did not prevent the setback.
The Georgia captain said, 'I know I have to come back stronger for my people who always have my back. I won't let you down, I promise, I won't waste a second.'
Cristiano Ronaldo, Kvaratskhelia’s childhood idol, urged the winger to remain confident and determined as he prepares for surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process.
Ronaldo said, 'The hardest battles in football are often the ones nobody sees. I know that feeling, Kvara. But never forget what brought you this far, and don’t let a difficult moment make you doubt how far you can go. Keep that fire on. Your best is still to come.'
What this adds
Kvaratskhelia's injury happened during PSG's 4-2 win over Barcelona; ruled out for months.
Recovery from ACL surgery typically takes between six and nine months, meaning the 25-year-old Georgia international can at best hope to return for the closing stages of the season.
Background
Paris Saint-Germain announced that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, an injury sustained during the team's 4-2 victory over Barcelona.
What's confirmed
- “Having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to undergo surgery in the coming days,” PSG said in a statement.
- Kvaratskhelia and 32-year-old Marquinhos were replaced on the hour mark at the Parc des Princes, where two-time defending champions PSG won 4-2 for a third straight win in the competition.
- Kvaratskhelia landed awkwardly after sprinting back to make a tackle on Xavi Espart early in the second half and looked in severe pain as he clutched his knee.
- The France star, who scored six goals at the World Cup, struggled with injuries last season and had been beset by leg muscle injuries at his previous club Barcelona.
- Paris Saint-Germain have been handed a triple injury setback after their stunning Champions League win over Barcelona, with star players Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos forced out of action in the coming weeks.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was making his first start of the season in the Champions League Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery for the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he suffered in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, the French champions have announced.
- Recovery from ACL surgery typically takes between six and nine months, meaning the 25-year-old Georgia international can at best hope to return for the closing stages of the season.
- The injury happened in PSG's 4-2 win over Barcelona; ruled out for months.
- PSG and Barcelona were level at 2-2 heading into the final 10 minute at Parc des Princes before the hosts scored twice late on to maintain their winning start to their Champions League defence.
- PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN COULD be without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for the rest of the season after the winger tore his ACL in the Champions League win against Barcelona and Ousmane Dembélé faces weeks out too, the club said on Wednesday.
- The club said Dembélé, the current Ballon d’Or holder, and influential Brazilian central defender Marquinhos will both be sidelined for “several weeks” with thigh injuries they suffered in the win against Barcelona.
What's still developing
- “That’s the sort of player who would certainly be better for you on the left-hand side.” But as Parlour predicted in June, Arsenal didn’t capture the elusive Kvaratskhelia, and now it feels as though the opportunity is gone whilst the winger takes on the long battle of getting himself back fit.
- Anthony Gordon has delivered a remarkably candid assessment of Barcelona's high-stakes Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledging that the reigning champions remain the gold standard in Europe.
- After surgery, complete rehabilitation for an ACL rupture can take between nine to 12 months.
- Kvaratskhelia twisted the knee during PSG’s 4-2 victory on Tuesday and was helped off the pitch just before the hour, with the Georgian unable to put any weight on his right leg.
- Kvaratskhelia’s performances in last season’s Champions League means he is likely to place highly in next week’s Ballon d’Or awards, after finishing 12th in the voting last year.
- PARIS, France: Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.
- The home team continued to press, though, and Lucas Hernandez restored their advantage 18 minutes from time with a brilliant header, shortly after former Barcelona forward Torres hit the post.
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